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It seems to me that many reject Calvinism because they are non-conformists. They believe Calvinism is equal to saying 'I am of Paul, I am of Apollos.' Comments made by non-conformists:

"I am neither."

"I am a Biblicist."

"I'm in the middle."

That really SOUNDS good, but the core of the matter is this: Can you REALLY hold a position other than Calvinism or Arminianism when it comes to any of the five points? What is the third option in each of these cases?

#1- Total Inability is true or untrue.
#2- Unconditional Election is true or untrue.
#3- Limited Atonement is true or untrue.
#4- Irresistable Grace is true or untrue.
#5- Perseverance of the Saints is true or untrue.

Is there a third option? If there isn't- stop playing non-conformist games. We all claim to be 'Biblicists' or 'Christians' but when it comes to this, which side of the pendulum do you swing? If you're honest with yourself you may just grow a little.

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Originally posted by Wes, Outwest:Jesus is God the Son, THE CHRIST for which Christianity is named, It is his doctrine alone that I am willing to conform myself to! It is to him, that I submit my soul, and spirit.

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How does His doctrine differ from that of those six men that you listed above?

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Originally posted by here now: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Wes, Outwest: They have injected their own interpretations and meanings into the clear message that God the Son gave us through his Apostles.

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Their interpretations misinterpreted according to WES and his interpretation. </font>[/QUOTE]Are you offering something better that has no previously been offered?

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Originally posted by 4His_glory: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Wes, Outwest: I am not a Calvinist!
I am not an Arminian!
I am not an Edwardian!
I am not a Lutheran!
I am not a Wesleyan!
I am not a Justinian!

I am CHRISTIAN! I conform to the doctrines no man!

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Expect for those of Wes. </font>[/QUOTE]For one who does not think things through, you are sure quick to shoot at those who do think things through!

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Originally posted by whetstone: It seems to me that many reject Calvinism because they are non-conformists.

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Actually, I want to be a real non-conformist-- like on of these...

The Character of an Old English Puritan, or Non-Conformist

The Old English Puritan was such an one, that honored God above all, and under God gave every one his due. His first care was to serve God, and therein he did not what was good in his own, but in God's sight, making the word of God the rule of his worship...

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Originally posted by Monergist: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by whetstone: It seems to me that many reject Calvinism because they are non-conformists.

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Actually, I want to be a real non-conformist-- like on of these...

The Character of an Old English Puritan, or Non-Conformist

The Old English Puritan was such an one, that honored God above all, and under God gave every one his due. His first care was to serve God, and therein he did not what was good in his own, but in God's sight, making the word of God the rule of his worship...

Don't get me wrong- I don't think it's right to conform to man-made doctrine. It is simply a fallacy to think you are a 'non-conformist' for we all conform to something (even to non-conformism!). The statement, then, should not be 'I am a non-conformist' but that 'I conform to Godly principles and doctrine as laid out in scripture.' If said doctrine lines up with puritanical or reformation doctrine, so be it. My point is that I will not shy away from truth because I am scared of labels as so many Arminians do.

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